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# Simcoe Trades Journal
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A high-quality **Jekyll** blog & contractor directory highlighting verified construction trades, roofers, and timber framers across Barrie, Orillia, Severn, Simcoe County, Muskoka, and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
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## 🏗️ Featured Contractors
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- **Midhurst Roofing**: Commercial flat roof repair, TPO membranes, and industrial roofing in Barrie & Simcoe County ([midhurstroofing.ca](https://midhurstroofing.ca)).
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- **Severn Roofing & Contracting**: Steep-slope architectural shingle replacements, custom copper flashings, and waterfront cottage roofing in Orillia & Severn Township ([severnroofing.ca](https://severnroofing.ca)).
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- **Sean Pro Contracting**: Custom heavy timber framing (Douglas Fir), cedar ceilings, and outdoor deck pavilions ([instagram.com/seanprocontracting](https://www.instagram.com/seanprocontracting/)).
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## 🛠️ Stack & Architecture
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- **Static Site Generator**: Jekyll 4.4
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- **CSS Framework**: Tailwind CSS (via CDN) + Custom Trade Tokens
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- **Templating**: Liquid HTML5 Layouts & Components
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- **Hosting**: DigitalOcean App Platform (Static Site Service)
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## 🚀 Local Development
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1. **Install Dependencies**:
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```bash
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bundle install
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```
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2. **Serve Locally**:
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```bash
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bundle exec jekyll serve --port 10101 --host 0.0.0.0
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```
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Open `http://localhost:10101` in your browser.
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3. **Build for Production**:
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```bash
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bundle exec jekyll build
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```
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Output HTML will be generated in `_site/`.
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## ☁️ DigitalOcean App Platform Deployment
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This repository is pre-configured with `.do/app.yaml` for automated deployments on **DigitalOcean App Platform**:
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- **Build Command**: `bundle exec jekyll build`
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- **Output Directory**: `_site`
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- **Environment**: `jekyll`
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- **Automated CI/CD**: Pushing to the `main` branch automatically triggers a fresh build and global CDN rollout on DigitalOcean.
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